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GlossaryCrash Diets

extreme dietary regimens for rapid weight loss

Crash diets, also known as rapid weight loss diets, are extreme dietary regimens designed to achieve significant weight loss in a very short period. These diets often involve severe calorie restriction and the elimination of entire food groups, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and potential health risks, including hair loss (alopecia) due to inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

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research Crash dieting associated with telogen effluvium.

1 citations , September 2000 in “PubMed”

Crash dieting can cause hair loss.

research Alopecia in Crash Dieters

32 citations , June 1976 in “JAMA”

Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.

research Alopecia in crash dieters.

23 citations , June 1976 in “PubMed”

Crash dieting can cause temporary hair loss due to not getting enough energy for hair growth.

research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet

11 citations , May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Starving yourself can cause hair loss, but stopping the diet can improve it.

research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet-Reply

1 citations , May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Extreme weight loss from crash dieting can cause significant hair loss.

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community This is lagunaboy and I have fully recovered from PFS

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user recovered from Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) using a specific hormone protocol after trying finasteride and dutasteride. They now help others with PFS by reviewing blood work and offering personalized advice.

community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 6 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

community Fluridil arrived. Hope it doesn't break my dick

in Update 5 upvotes 4 years ago

User tries Fluridil for hair loss after topical finasteride caused issues. Others doubt its effectiveness and cost.

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